Awakening Supports/Kjelle Laurent

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C Support

Kjelle:
Hah! Yah! ...Haaaah!

Laurent:
Ah, Kjelle. Busy training?

Kjelle:
Just taking practice swings. Nothing fancy.

Laurent:
Ah, yes. Excellent. Hmm...

Kjelle:
...You got something to say?

Laurent:
You are a bit off today.

Kjelle:
What are you talking about? I'm fine—same as ever!

Laurent:
It is possible that I am mistaken. But to my eye, your movements lack their customary crispness. Are you quite certain you're feeling well?

Kjelle:
Well, I have had a bit of a twinge in my lower back for the last couple of days...

Laurent:
That would be a likely culprit. Might I suggest you have it treated? A massage, perhaps.

Kjelle:
Pfft. Massages are for princesses! I just need to work through it.

Laurent:
Inadvisable. You would be far better served seeking legitimate treatment. As the lower back muscles drive the entire body, they are indispensable to combat. They are also slow to heal. If ignored, your condition may worsen.

Kjelle:
All right, fine. I'll get a massage! Maybe paint my nails while I'm at it... *grumble, grumble*

Laurent:
I hope it serves you well. Do take care.

B Support

Kjelle:
Hey, Laurent!

Laurent:
Did you need something?

Kjelle:
I wanted to thank you for the other day. Er, when you told me to go get that massage.

Laurent:
Ah, yes. What of your back since then?

Kjelle:
Good as new! So, yeah. Thanks. It was a big help.

Laurent:
Please, do not give it another thought. I consider it a part of my duties to keep watch for any anomalies. If I can be of assistance in keeping this army in top condition, I shall do so. And that means scrutinizing every last tick, movement, and gesture.

Kjelle:
...You do what now?

Laurent:
Er, have I said anything amiss? Your face is most scrunchy.

Kjelle:
No, no. It's just that when you say it like that, it... Well, it makes it sound like you're constantly watching us.

Laurent:
Yes, precisely. Constantly watching. Is that a problem?

Kjelle:
Not a problem, I guess, but it is kind of...creepy. Like a...stalker. Look, you should be careful you don't make anyone feel uncomfortable, okay? Some people don't enjoy being watched.

Laurent:
Er, I see. Yes, of course. ...And you, Kjelle? Are you "some people"?

A Support

Kjelle:
Oh. Hello, Laurent.

Laurent:
Kjelle.

Kjelle:
You haven't been by to check up on me in a while. Is everything all right?

Laurent:
What?

Kjelle:
You said it was your duty to keep watch on us. Keep us in top condition and all that? And then you just stopped coming by. I wondered if you'd given up or what.

Laurent:
I still watch everyone else.

Kjelle:
Everyone...else?

Laurent:
After you cautioned me, I thought it best if I made an exception for you, so I desisted.

Kjelle:
Because I told you other people may not like you staring at them?

Laurent:
"Some people" were your words. I thought perhaps you were speaking for yourself. It is not uncommon for people to cloak their fears in the guise of an imaginary—

Kjelle:
Oh, for hell's sakes! That's not what I was doing! I just meant that SOME people might take offense. That's all I meant.

Laurent:
Is it?

Kjelle:
Yes, it is! If it bothered me, I'd have told you to knock it off because it bothers me. Sometimes you're too smart for your own good. Stop overthinking everything!

Laurent:
...My apologies. I see my inference was mistaken.

Kjelle:
Your advice has already helped me out. I'm a big fan of your advice. So I was HOPING you'd keep watching. If anything looks off to you, point it out. I'd be eager to hear it.

Laurent:
Then I shall strive to let no glimmer of potential improvement elude me!

Kjelle:
You do that.

S Support

Laurent:
Hello, Kjelle.

Kjelle:
L-Laurent!

Laurent:
Is something amiss? Ought I be concerned that the sight of me sends you reeling? I would gladly lend an ear to any troubles you may be having. And troubles I am the cause of, doubly so.

Kjelle:
No, you're fine. It's me. I...need to apologize.

Laurent:
Oh?

Kjelle:
I snapped at you before. When you stopped coming by to check up on me?

Laurent:
I would not categorize your behavior as "snapping." What's more, I thought the matter was decided as a misunderstanding on my part.

Kjelle:
...It wasn't.

Laurent:
I fear I don't understand.

Kjelle:
That was... I was jealous. You started watching everyone but me, and it... It made me a little crazy.

Laurent:
...Now I really do not understand.

Kjelle:
Believe me, I'm as shocked as you. And I'm still confused about what it all means. What I feel for you... But I wasn't being honest with you, or with myself. That much is clear. So I wanted to go ahead and apologize for that, no matter what happens down the line.

Laurent:
If I may confirm... You feel it's possible—but not definite—that you bear an affection for me?

Kjelle:
...Yes.

Laurent:
And you see the potential for growth into some form of relationship "down the line"?

Kjelle:
Sorry. I know it's all pretty vague.

Laurent:
I see no call for apology. This is a welcome development. For I am quite certain in my affections for you, Kjelle. And as a by-product of possession, jealousy is a favorable addition to the equation. After all, the ultimate goal here is to be possessed, is it not? Still, I must say, the frank compulsion to apologize immediately is very you. Ha.

Kjelle:
Laurent...

Laurent:
You have asked me to continue to watch you, Kjelle. I would now ask you to do the same.

Kjelle:
Well, sure, but... How do you mean?

Laurent:
I've only just begun to show my worth as a possible spouse and mate. However, I still have work to do before I am what the layman might call "dreamy." But given proper training, I am confident in my ability to steal your heart. Therefore, I would ask that you observe me in this process and offer advice.

Kjelle:
...Er, you want me to watch your "dreamy" training?

Laurent:
That is it exactly.

Kjelle:
Well, I've had worse offers...